# Invaders mini vs Asteroid Commando

The clearest difference is update cadence: Invaders mini at every 6 days against Asteroid Commando's every 6 weeks. Invaders mini also leads on price ($0.99 vs $1.99). Asteroid Commando's advantage is ratings volume (134 vs 9). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Invaders mini costs $0.99 and Asteroid Commando $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Invaders mini against 4.0 for Asteroid Commando. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Asteroid Commando has 134 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 34% of Invaders mini's written reviews are positive against 38% of Asteroid Commando's.

Invaders mini ships an update every 6 days, Asteroid Commando every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Invaders mini | Asteroid Commando |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invaders-mini-watch-game/id986212363/reviews)** | [4.0 (134 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteroid-commando/id1476695490/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **134** |
| Positive reviews | 34.2% of reviews | **37.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#182** | #190 |
| Size | 18 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Virtual GS](https://appshunter.io/developer/302652687) | [Red Sprite Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/493770851) |

## What reviewers say

### Invaders mini

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/invaders-mini-watch-game/id986212363)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Experience classic arcade action on your wrist with this retro-inspired shooter. Control your canon using the digital crown or touch screen, and defend against waves of increasingly challenging aliens. A free iPhone version is also included.

**Highlights:** Native full screen watchOS game, Digital crown or swipe controls, Sound effects and vibration support, Watch complications, Bonus points from UFOs, Free iPhone version included

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Asteroid Commando

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asteroid-commando/id1476695490)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Pilot a ship through a retro arcade experience, blasting asteroids and collecting gems while battling alien pirates and avoiding mines. Enjoy classic vector graphics and power-ups across iPhone and Apple Watch.

**Highlights:** Vector graphics (modern or classic), Power-ups (Shield, Triple Shot, Rapid Fire, Time Freeze), Intuitive Crown controls for Apple Watch, Swipe controls for iPhone, Daily global rankings, Short burst gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Invaders mini free?

Invaders mini costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Asteroid Commando free?

Asteroid Commando costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Invaders mini or Asteroid Commando?

Invaders mini is rated higher. Invaders mini averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Asteroid Commando averages 4.0 from 134 ratings.

### Do Invaders mini or Asteroid Commando have ads?

Neither Invaders mini nor Asteroid Commando shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Invaders mini or Asteroid Commando?

Invaders mini ships an update every 6 days, and Asteroid Commando every 6 weeks. Most recently, Invaders mini was updated on September 21, 2026 and Asteroid Commando on September 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Invaders mini or Asteroid Commando?

Invaders mini currently peaks at #182 in the App Store charts, and Asteroid Commando at #190. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*